9/11 unveiled retired FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith's legacy of patriotism
Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
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Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
Retired at the time, Beckwith, who spent 30 years with the FDNY, responded to the devastation at ground zero and was captured in an iconic moment with President George W. Bush. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
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Beckwith was retired when terrorists struck on Sept. 11, 2001, but he didn't hesitate to join the search for survivors.
Bob Beckwith was retired from the FDNY when the terrorists struck on 9/11, but he didn't hesitate to join the search for survivors. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Beckwith was captured in an iconic photograph with President George W. Bush at Ground Zero after 9/11.
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